GEORDIE Shore’s Aaron Chalmers has given an update on the health of his son Oakley after the youngster was rushed to hospital with sepsis.
The worried dad recently told how he “couldn’t think straight” after the two-year-old was sent to surgery for an operation to drain the the serious infection on his head and back.
Now Aaron, 36, has revealed that Oakley, who was born with the rare genetic disorder Apert Syndrome, has emerged from the successful procedure in Liverpool.
He explained how his son was “very sedated” but “doing great” – before clapping back at trolls who criticised his actions as a dad.
Opening up on the horrific trolling, he added on Instagram: “I got messages saying how disgusting I am because I’m not in Liverpool.
“Listen people can think what they want to think, I’ll let them think that.”
He went on to say how “as far as he is aware” he had been living on “coffee, Red Bulls and in hotels,” and added: “I’m OK, Oakley’s OK.
“And I’ll not be on here until he is better. I’ll give you a full update.”
Aaron later took to his Stories to clarify that the sepsis hadn’t been cleared, but the site of the infection had been drained and cleaned.
He said the antibiotics would now “fight the infection”.
RAW REVEAL
Aaron shares little Oakley with ex-girlfriend Talia.
The pair split up in December 2022 after five years together following a series of rows.
She has told how this week is the “worst week” of her life in an emotional message posted online.
They also share children Romeo, four, and Maddox, three.
ALL CHANGE
Former boxer Aaron also recently revealed the heartbreaking reason he has quit the show that made him famous.
What are the symptoms of sepsis?
SEPSIS is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that happens when your immune system overreacts and starts to damage your body's own tissues and organs.
Symptoms of sepsis in an adult include:
- Acting confused, slurred speech or not making sense
- Blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue – on brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
- A rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis
- Difficulty breathing, breathlessness or breathing very fast
Symptoms in a child include:
- Blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue – on brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
- A rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis
- Difficulty breathing (you may notice grunting noises or their stomach sucking under their ribcage), breathlessness or breathing very fast
- A weak, high-pitched cry that’s not like their normal cry
- Not responding like they normally do, or not interested in feeding or normal activities
- Being sleepier than normal or having difficulty waking
They may not have all these symptoms.
If you think you or someone else has symptoms of sepsis, call 999 or go to A&E.
Source: NHS
He released a statement on his Geordie Shore future earlier this month.
We exclusively reported how the decision was made after Oakley underwent surgery on his nose as he was struggling to breathe.
At the time, a source told us: “Aaron’s son Oakley has a rare condition and is undergoing surgery soon which clashes with filming, and Aaron wants to be there for his boy.
“He’s putting family first and doesn’t want any distractions or to be away filming.
He’s putting family first and doesn’t want any distractions or to be away filming.
A source
“He’s not closing the door on returning to Geordie Shore in the future but right now, his son’s health and recovery is the most important thing.
“All that matters is being there for Oakley.”
Aaron’s decision came before the youngster’s latest sepsis battle.
What is Apert Syndrome?
AARON Chalmers' son Oakley suffers from Apert Syndrome - yet what is it?
APERT syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a rare disorder that is named after the doctor who first discovered it in the early 20th century.
It is a genetic condition and is caused by a mutation of the FGFR2 gene.
This affects how cells in the body – namely bone cells – grow, divide and die.
Children born with Apert syndrome have a characteristic appearance, which is caused by the bones in the skull and face fusing and not growing in proportion, according to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
It can increase a child’s risk of hydrocephalus, which results in pressure building on the brain, and it can also cause Chiari malformation, where the base of the brain is squeezed.
Other complications include breathing difficulties and heart problems, which require life-long monitoring.
The condition is said to occurs in one in every 65,000 to 88,000 births and a child’s outlook can vary greatly depending on the severity of symptoms.
